The original caption reads: 'The campaign committee acknowledges that Wolverhampton does have some fine buildings, worth looking at. One of these is the recently cleaned County Court building in Queen Street. But it would like to get rid of the buses that use the street as a bus station and usually obscure the building.' - June 1972.placeholder image
The original caption reads: 'The campaign committee acknowledges that Wolverhampton does have some fine buildings, worth looking at. One of these is the recently cleaned County Court building in Queen Street. But it would like to get rid of the buses that use the street as a bus station and usually obscure the building.' - June 1972. | Express & Star

13 nostalgic snapshots of Wolverhampton’s streets in 1972

This nostalgic collection captures Wolverhampton in 1972.

By Tania Taylor
Published 27th Mar 2026, 09:03 GMT

From aerial shots to street scenes, the gallery offers a glimpse of how it looked 54 years ago.

Enjoy this trip down memory lane from the Express & Star archives, and share your own memories in the comments.

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A view from Queen Square, including the premises of Rudell and Burton.

5. Darlington Street, Wolverhampton, 1972

A view from Queen Square, including the premises of Rudell and Burton. | Express & Star

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This aerial shot taken in June 1972, includes the Ring Road, Molineux Stadium, the School of Art, St Peter's Church, the Molineux Hotel Darlington Street Methodist Church and Mander House.

6. Wolverhampton, aerial view, 1972

This aerial shot taken in June 1972, includes the Ring Road, Molineux Stadium, the School of Art, St Peter's Church, the Molineux Hotel Darlington Street Methodist Church and Mander House. | Express & Star

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A view from Princes Square towards Stafford Road, including the premises of the Royal London Building and Greys, August 1972.

7. Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, 1972

A view from Princes Square towards Stafford Road, including the premises of the Royal London Building and Greys, August 1972. | Express & Star

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OBC Ltd, heating and plumbing, Stafford Street. A truck passing the firm's new premises in February 1972.

8. Stafford Street, Wolverhampton, 1972

OBC Ltd, heating and plumbing, Stafford Street. A truck passing the firm's new premises in February 1972. | Express & Star

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